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Biology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Newcastle has a host of amazing habitats to explore. Experience the charm of the Northumberland countryside, while getting involved in a unique learning experience at Newcastle University.

You'll learn about all forms of life, from cells and molecules to organisms and ecosystems. You'll study the theory in our modern labs and put it to the test in the field. You'll also have many opportunities to attend residential and field courses.

You can also specialise in biotechnology, microbiology, ecological survey techniques and more.

You'll put your skills into action in:

lab-based classes
day excursions
residential field courses

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C100
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C100
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applied Science Extended Diploma preferred. DDD
Other subjects considered but must contain 360 GLH of theoretical Biology/Chemistry units.
Extended Certificate in Applied Science does not replace A level Biology
GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 required.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

30 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biological sciences, and 15 level 3 credits at Merit or above. Chemistry and mathematics or quantitative methods units are desirable. Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 required if no Maths or Statistics units in the Access to HE.

Scottish Higher
AABBB

AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects including Biology and a further Science subject. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

To include Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Combinations of Higher and Advanced Higher accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

32 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher level, including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2

D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and normally another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at a higher level.

T Level
Not accepted

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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